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Piano brings back memories for New York artist

Golden Belt Community Concert

Photo by Jim Misunas Great Bend Tribune Jeff Franzel of Manhattan, N.Y. and Les Brown signed the Baldwin piano 34 years ago in a concert in Great Bend.

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By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com When pianist Jeff Franzel saw the Baldwin piano, he immediately thought of Les Brown. The Baldwin piano is a community treasure that is signed by musical artists who perform for the Golden Belt Community Concert. Great Bend didn’t resonate with Franzel until he saw the Baldwin piano signed by jazz legend Les Brown and himself from a concert May 3, 1978. Franzel performed on tour with Les Brown and the Band ...

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